Zoning Permits
Zoning permits can only be issued for construction on lots that meet all requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations. Permit applications with the appropriate fee are required prior to beginning construction for all non-farm structures in the unincorporated areas of Clinton County.
Construction may not begin until the permit has been approved. Construction is considered to be any work involving the erection, construction, reconstruction, moving, conversion, alteration or addition to any building or structure.
If an existing structure is being expanded (horizontally or vertically) a permit is required. Minimum setbacks from property lines are included in the Summary of Bulk Standards.
Setback and Lot Size Requirements
| Zoning District | Maximum Density | Minimum Lot Size |
Front | Side | Corner | Rear |
| A-1 | 1 unit/40 acres | 2 acres | 50 | 15 | 30 | 40 |
| AR-1 | 1 unit/5 acres | 2 acres | 50 | 15 | 30 | 40 |
| R-1 | 1 unit/5 acres | 2 acres | 30 | 15 | 30 | 35 |
| R-2 | 4 units/1 acre* | 9,600 sq. ft.* | 30 | 10 | 25 | 35 |
| C-1 | 1 acre | 30 | 20 | 30 | 25 | |
| C-2 | 1 acre | 30 | 20 | 30 | 25 | |
| M-1 | 5 acres | 30 | 20 | 30 | 25 | |
| M-2 | 5 acres | 50 | 20 | 30 | 30 | |
| *This density is allowed only where community water and wastewater facilities are available. On-site waste disposal (septic system) requires a minimum lot size of 2 acres. | ||||||
Satellite Offices
226 11th St.
DeWitt, IA 52742
Driving Directions
Contact Information
563-659-8149
Cell: 563-221-2447
tbarnes@clintoncounty-ia.gov
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 pm
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